La Petite Academy - Leesburg

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1) Child 1 was in care when they chipped their tooth, loosing half of their front tooth, and none of the teachers supervising them knew how or when it happened. 2) Child 2 has 59 documented bites to other children in the facility. 3) Child 3 has received a total of 35 bites from other children in care.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following: date and time parents/guardians were notified. 7 injury reports did not have documentation of the time parents/guardians were notified of the injuries.”

8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: name, address and phone number for emergency contacts. Child 1 did not have documentation of an address for one of their emergency contacts.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Authorize the child day center, family day home, or family day system described in subsection A to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff 1, 4, and 5 did not have complete out of state background checks.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The facility has only had one shelter in place inspection (July 2024) within the last 12 months.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“The center's procedures for administering medication shall: include duration of the parent's authorization for medication, provided that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days. Child 7 and 8 had had parental medication authorizations that expired. Child 7's authorization expired on 2/4/25 and Child 8's authorization expired on 2/10/25.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The facility did not have documentation of the most recent fire inspection report, and was not sure when the last fire inspection had occured.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: 2 emergency contacts, parents annual review of emergency contact information. Child 1's last annual review of their record was dated 2/6/2023. Child 4 did not have a second emergency contact.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: prior to the child's first day of care, or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 1 and Child 5 did not have documentation of a physical exam, and both had been in care for more than 30 days.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for: Water supply; Sewage disposal system; and Food service, if applicable. The facility did not have documentation of their most recent health inspection report that included a water supply/sewage inspection, and was not sure when the most recent inspection had occured.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. On 4/10/2024, Child One bit and swallowed part of a small green foam hat. The child ingested part of the hat 2. Child One was sitting at a table with scissors, working on a project, and the child used the scissors to cut their hair.”

8VAC20-780-440-E Complaint related: No

“There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. In Room five, there was less than 12 inches between occupied cots.”

8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes

“REPEAT VIOLATION. Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. Room two has a screw sticking half way out of the wall, accessible to children. 2. Room two has blood smeared on the wall of the bathroom stall door. 3. Room three has oatmeal strewn all over the floor from a sensory activity earlier that day. 4. Room four has food crumbs all over the floor, hallway, and under the tables.”

8VAC20-780-280-B Complaint related: Yes

“REPEAT VIOLATION. Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 1. In room 1, bleach concentrate, hand soap, dish soap, marked keep out of reach of children, on the floor, the door to the room was unlocked and open. 2. In room 2, hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, and soap solution accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) observed in the school age classroom, a bottle of bleach water and soap water solution accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. 2) observed in the Toddler's classroom bleach water bottles left on the changing table and in the sink.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they conducted a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: reviewed the facility's monthly practice evacuation drill log and found that they did not conduct a drill in April or May.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) observed that the hallways, classroom floors, stairwells were littered with food debris and crumbs, grime, small bits of rocks, dust and other debris; a layer of dried "dirt" and various types of dried liquid substances that caused the floor to stick to the inspectors shoes as they walked around the facility. 2) observed peeling paint in the Twos classroom and the School-Age classroom and hallway.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that bottles were dated. Evidence: observed bottles in the infant refrigerator and found that two for Child 6 were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers in areas used by children. Evidence: The Multipurpose room, used by children under the age of 5 years old had 2 uncovered and un used outlets.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for all staff. Evidence: Staff #2's Date of Hire (11/6/2023) record did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on a self report, the staff did not ensure that children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: During group time in the multipurpose room. There were two staff supervising sixteen children between the ages of 2-3 years old. Child#1 (3 years old) ran out of the room and was approximately 25 feet, behind a closed door, out of sight and supervision of the two staff reportedly for two minutes on 4/10/2024.”

8VAC20-780-560-P

“Based on record review and staff interviews, a child with a diagnosed food allergy was served food identified in the written care plan as an allergen. Evidence: On 1/29/24 Child#1 was fed (ravioli) containing eggs, which is a documented allergen for the child.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“REPEAT Based on record review, the center did not maintain and keep at the center a record that contained for an enrolled child, the name, address, and phone number of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: Child#1?s record did not have a second emergency contact person listed.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to post or give parents the menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the week of 1/29-2/2/2024. Evidence: The facility failed to ensure that the menu for 1/29-2/2/2024 was provided to parents by drop off 1/29/2024, which is used for parents to identify foods that may contain allergens”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on inspection of the building, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Curtain chains in classrooms were a head entrapment for the children in care.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

“Based on review of staff information, a central registry search was not completed for staff supervising children. Evidence: There was no record of a central registry search for Staff #2.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children's records, work phone numbers of each parent who has custody were not kept for each child enrolled. Evidence: Work phone numbers for both parents who have custody of Child #1 were not kept on record.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on inspection of the building, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Curtain chains in classrooms were a head entrapment for the children in care.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

“Based on review of staff information, a central registry search was not completed for staff supervising children. Evidence: There was no record of a central registry search for Staff #2.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children's records, work phone numbers of each parent who has custody were not kept for each child enrolled. Evidence: Work phone numbers for both parents who have custody of Child #1 were not kept on record.”

8VAC20-780-500-A Complaint related: No

“Based on review of video recordings, the center did not ensure that children washed their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating snacks. Evidence: In the Toddler's classroom, on 10/3/2023 at approximately 3:00pm, children were observed transitioning to snack time and eating snacks. Children's hands were not washed before or after snack time.”

8VAC20-780-400-A Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and review of the center's video recording, it was determined that a staff member did not provide needed help, comfort and support to promote the child's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and growth. Evidence: Video recordings for 10/3/2023 and 10/4/2023 were reviewed by La Petite Academy Administration and the Licensing Inspector and the following was confirmed: 1. In the Toddler's classroom, on 10/3/2023 at approximately 2:53pm, Staff #1 was observed standing on one side of a table, while Child #1 (2 years old) was standing close to the table on the opposite side. The center's video recording showed Staff #1 picking up a chair, lifting it over the table and trying to place it between Child #1 and the table. Staff #1 inserted the chair between Child #1 and the table in a manner that caused the child to lose their balance and fall backwards. 2. On 10/4/2023 at approximately 10:35am Staff #1 was observed walking over to Child #2 (14 months old), lifting them from the floor, flipping the child once to place them on their shoulder while walking around the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-560-M Complaint related: No

“Based on observation of video recordings, a child was allowed to drink while walking around. Evidence: In the Toddlers classroom, on 10/3/2023 at approximately 2:45pm, Child #2 was observed holding their bottle while walking around the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-410-5 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interviews, a staff member used a method that is forbidden when disciplining children for behavior. Evidence: On July 24, 2023, an ice cream truck stopped at the facility at around snack time. According to staff interviews, after the children from the Preschool classroom had picked the ice cream of their choice, Staff #1 instructed three children in the classroom to give their ice cream back to them because they needed to earn their ice cream. Staff #2 was instructed to not give the ice cream back to them until the end of the day. Staff #2 indicated that ice cream was withheld from Child #1, #2 and #3, while the other children were allowed to eat it because they had not been following directions during the day.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interview and review of the center’s video recording, a child was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Evidence: 1. On June 21, 2023, at approximately 10:43am, the center's video recording shows Staff #1 in the multipurpose room with 11 school-age children. At approximately 10:44am Child #1 (5 years old) is observed walking over to Staff #1 and talking briefly with them. Staff #1 stated that the child asked them to help them put a charm on their shoe, to which Staff #1 replied "no". Staff #1 stated that when they replied no to Child #1's request, the child started kicking and scratching Staff #1. 2. At approximately 10:46am, Staff #1 is observed walking over to the classroom's phone to call administration for assistance with the child. Staff #1 stated that when they called the office they said to them: "Please come get Child #1 before I hurt them" 3. Staff #1 stated that after calling administration they went back to the area where Child #1 was, then Child #1 hit Staff #1 in the stomach. 4. At approximately 10:47am, the center's video recording shows Staff #1 holding Child #1 by their arm and walking them towards a door that leads to a hallway. Staff #1 opened the door, Child #1 walked into the hallway, then Staff #1 proceeded to close the door, leaving the child outside the multipurpose room and out of sight and sound supervision. 5. After Staff #1 called administration, Staff #2 was asked to go to the multipurpose room to assist with the situation. When Staff #2 arrived to the multipurpose room, the door to the hallway was closed. Staff #2 found Child #1 in the hallway, out of sight and sound supervision of Staff #1. Based on the time of the phone call to administration, it's estimated that Child #1 was out of sight supervision for 1 to 2 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: No

“Based on review of attendance documentation and interview, the center did not maintain a 1:8 ratio in the Twos classroom. Evidence: 1.On 2/1/2023 from approximately 8:50am to 9:00am, one staff was alone with 9 children in the Twos classroom. 2.On 2/2/2023 from approximately 8:45am to 9:00am, one staff was alone with 9 children in the Twos classroom.”

8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: No

“Based on review of attendance documentation and interview, the center did not maintain the required ratio in the Toddler classroom. Evidence: 1.On 2/10/2023 from approximately 8:10am to 9:00am, one staff was alone with 6 children in the Toddler classroom. Child #3 (11 months), Child #7 (15 months) and Child #8 (15 months) were under 16 months of age, which required the group to go by the 1:4 ratio for infants to 16 months old. 2.On 2/22/2023 from approximately 8:20am to 9:00am, one staff was alone with 7 children in the Toddler classroom. Child #2 (9 months), Child #3 (10 months), Child #4 (10 months) and Child #6 (15 months) were under 16 months of age, which required the group to go by the 1:4 ratio for infants to 16 months old. 3.On 2/24/2023 from approximately 8:05am to 9:00am, one staff was alone with 6 children in the Toddler classroom. Child #2 (9 months), Child #3 (10 months), and Child #7 (14 months) were under 16 months of age, which required the group to go by the 1:4 ratio for infants to 16 months old.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: No

“Based on review of attendance documentation and interview, the center did not maintain a 1 :4 ratio in the Infant classroom. Evidence: On 2/7/2023 from approximately 8:23am to 8:30am, one staff was alone with 6 infants in the Infant classroom.”

8VAC20-780-440-G Complaint related: No

“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that cribs are used for children under 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot or mat. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler classroom, Child #1 (10 months) and Child #2 (10 months) do not have cribs in the classroom. 2. Staff confirmed that both children sleep on mats.”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on review of medication and interview, the program did not return medication to the parents within 14 days of the authorization expiration date. Evidence: 1.Child #7's medication authorization was signed by the parent only on 12/9/2022, the medication was observed on-site during the inspection. 2.Child #9's parents authorized for medication to be administered between 12/14/2022 through 12/16/2022, the medication was observed on-site during the inspection. 3.Program management confirmed that the medication did not get returned to the children's parents.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review and interview, Tuberculosis(TB) screening requirements were not met. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's (DOH: 2/23/2023) record did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening required at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 2. Staff #4's (DOH: 11/29/2022) record did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening required at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 3. Staff #1's (DOH: 2/6/2023) record contained TB screening documentation that was completed on 11/18/2022, the documentation was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. 4. Staff #4's (DOH: 2/8/2023) record contained TB screening documentation that was completed on 8/14/2022, the documentation was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on review of documentation, the written list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not current. Evidence: Child #6's physical exam documents listed a food allergy. Child #6 was not listed on the allergy list.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain fingerprint based background checks for each staff member prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record (DOH: 02/13/2023) does not contain the fingerprint based background check result required prior to the first day of employment. 2. Staff #3's record (DOH: 2/8/2023) does not contain the fingerprint based background check result required prior to the first day of employment. 3. Staff #5's record (DOH: 2/9/2023) does not contain the fingerprint based background checks result required prior to the first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on record review and interview, a written care plan was not obtained for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: Child #6 and Child #8, both have diagnosed food allergies, center management confirmed that allergy action plans had not been obtained for these children.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, infant bottles were not labeled with a name and today's date. Evidence: 1.Child #10 had one bottle with no date and two bottles with the incorrect date. 2.Child #11 had two bottles with no date. 3.Child #12 had two bottles with no date. 4.Child #13 had two bottles with the incorrect date.”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes

“Based on staff interview and review of the center's video recording, it was determined that a staff member did not use behavioral guidance that was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: The video recording for December 12, 2022, was reviewed by La Petite Academy Administration and Licensing Inspectors and the following was confirmed: 1. On 12/12/2022 at approximately 3:51pm, Child #1 (4 years old) picked up a cylinder mat and began to roll it around the Multipurpose room. Staff #1 is observed taking the cylinder mat from Child #1 and putting it away. Staff #1 then walks Child #1 towards a chair and directs them to sit on the chair. 2.Child #1 sits down on the chair, but then the child gets up and starts walking away from the chair. Child#1 is observed running away from Staff #1, while Staff #1 is trying to get to them. 3. At approximately 3:53pm, Staff #1 is observed lifting the child up from under their left arm, placing the child over their shoulder as they proceed to carry the child with their feet dangling off the ground to the School-age classroom, which is adjacent to the Multipurpose room. 4. While in the School-age classroom Child #1 is observed walking around the classroom and knocking down two chairs. Staff #1 then walks towards Child #1, pulls the child from their sleeve, and takes the child back to the chairs that the child knocked down to pick them up.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“Based on review of the center's video recording, staff interviews and review of the center's written policies and procedures, it was determined that the center failed to comply with its own policies and procedures as it relates to behavior guidance. 1. The Center's "Prevention and Response" guidelines, under "Positive Behavior Support" states: "We embrace a Positive Behavior Support model that works to prevent challenging behavior in young children." "Children are more likely to develop self-control when they are treated with dignity and given clear, consistent, and fair limits for classroom behavior." " When children struggle with making appropriate behavior choices, our approach is to embrace these teachable moments by helping children learn social-emotional skills, through teaching, modeling, and coaching in the moment." "The following types of discipline are prohibited: Restricting a child's movement by binding, tying, or any other type of physical restraint or time-out, including lifting or carrying a child." 2. The center staff did not follow its own policies and procedures on 12/12/2022 at approximately 3:53pm when: A) Staff #1 directed Child #1 (4 years old) to sit on a chair, without offering an alternative activity or redirection. B) Staff #1 chased Child #1 around the classroom then grabbed Child #1 under their left arm, placed the child over their shoulder and proceeded to carry the child with their feet dangling off the ground to another classroom. C) Staff #1 pulled Child #1's sleeve to direct them to pick up the chairs the child had kicked to the floor.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.The front wall and the side wall of the shed located on the outdoor playground were not connected. The gap between the two walls was approximately 1 ft. wide and approximately four ft. long. 2.The sink located in the school-age bathroom has a broken faucet.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, the tuberculosis (TB) screening/test documentation that the center obtained for a staff member was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #3's record contains a TB screening/test that was completed on 11/26/2021. The staff member's first day of employment was documented as 11/28/2022.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, prepared infant formula was observed without a date. Evidence: In the infant classroom, two bottles of prepared infant formula were observed in the refrigerator labeled with the child's name, but without a date.”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes

“Based on staff interview and review of the center's video recording, it was determined that a staff member did not use behavioral guidance that was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: The video recording for December 12, 2022, was reviewed by La Petite Academy Administration and Licensing Inspectors and the following was confirmed: 1. On 12/12/2022 at approximately 3:51pm, Child #1 (4 years old) picked up a cylinder mat and began to roll it around the Multipurpose room. Staff #1 is observed taking the cylinder mat from Child #1 and putting it away. Staff #1 then walks Child #1 towards a chair and directs them to sit on the chair. 2.Child #1 sits down on the chair, but then the child gets up and starts walking away from the chair. Child#1 is observed running away from Staff #1, while Staff #1 is trying to get to them. 3. At approximately 3:53pm, Staff #1 is observed lifting the child up from under their left arm, placing the child over their shoulder as they proceed to carry the child with their feet dangling off the ground to the School-age classroom, which is adjacent to the Multipurpose room. 4. While in the School-age classroom Child #1 is observed walking around the classroom and knocking down two chairs. Staff #1 then walks towards Child #1, pulls the child from their sleeve, and takes the child back to the chairs that the child knocked down to pick them up.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“Based on review of the center's video recording, staff interviews and review of the center's written policies and procedures, it was determined that the center failed to comply with its own policies and procedures as it relates to behavior guidance. 1. The Center's "Prevention and Response" guidelines, under "Positive Behavior Support" states: "We embrace a Positive Behavior Support model that works to prevent challenging behavior in young children." "Children are more likely to develop self-control when they are treated with dignity and given clear, consistent, and fair limits for classroom behavior." " When children struggle with making appropriate behavior choices, our approach is to embrace these teachable moments by helping children learn social-emotional skills, through teaching, modeling, and coaching in the moment." "The following types of discipline are prohibited: Restricting a child's movement by binding, tying, or any other type of physical restraint or time-out, including lifting or carrying a child." 2. The center staff did not follow its own policies and procedures on 12/12/2022 at approximately 3:53pm when: A) Staff #1 directed Child #1 (4 years old) to sit on a chair, without offering an alternative activity or redirection. B) Staff #1 chased Child #1 around the classroom then grabbed Child #1 under their left arm, placed the child over their shoulder and proceeded to carry the child with their feet dangling off the ground to another classroom. C) Staff #1 pulled Child #1's sleeve to direct them to pick up the chairs the child had kicked to the floor.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.The front wall and the side wall of the shed located on the outdoor playground were not connected. The gap between the two walls was approximately 1 ft. wide and approximately four ft. long. 2.The sink located in the school-age bathroom has a broken faucet.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, the tuberculosis (TB) screening/test documentation that the center obtained for a staff member was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #3's record contains a TB screening/test that was completed on 11/26/2021. The staff member's first day of employment was documented as 11/28/2022.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, prepared infant formula was observed without a date. Evidence: In the infant classroom, two bottles of prepared infant formula were observed in the refrigerator labeled with the child's name, but without a date.”

8VAC20-780-550-I

“Based on observation, the center did not have emergency numbers posted in a visible place at each telephone. Evidence: A total of 6 telephones were observed, one in each classroom, emergency numbers were not posted in a visible place at each telephone during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: An area of approximately 6 feet in length of cracked uneven concrete was observed on the walkway that leads to the infant playground.”